Power from solar: how much can you expect?

Power from solar: how much can you expect?

Adam Kankiewicz | Nov 14, 2013

Determining whether solar is right for you depends in large part on the amount of solar resource available where you live. Each month, we generate the PV Power Map using SolarAnywhere® irradiance data. These maps provide more than just an indication of the solar...
CAISO addresses changing grid infrastructure

CAISO addresses changing grid infrastructure

Skip Dise | Apr 9, 2013

In a recent interview with Fierce Energy, President and CEO of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), Steve Berberich, spoke about where CAISO is headed in 2013. As one of the largest electric grid operators in the United States, CAISO is responsible for...
Tilt vs. flat-mount PV: does it really matter?

Tilt vs. flat-mount PV: does it really matter?

Adam Kankiewicz | Mar 14, 2013

Have you ever wondered if PV system orientation really makes that much difference to the amount of power produced by a PV system? As the map below illustrates, the answer is typically yes, but to varying degrees. This ‘Energy Gains’ map depicts how tilting solar...